Porcelain stoneware tables
In living space design, the porcelain stoneware table offers an effective combination of refined aesthetics and high-level technical performance, transforming the tabletop from a purely functional surface into a defining element that shapes the character of the dining area and living room. The ceramic slab simultaneously becomes a functional surface, a decorative element and a material that interacts with furniture bases, lighting and accessories, offering designers a degree of compositional freedom that few other materials can provide with the same long-term durability.
The porcelain stoneware table is a preferred choice for those seeking a surface capable of withstanding everyday wear without compromising aesthetic impact. Its resistance to scratches, stains and high temperatures makes porcelain stoneware suitable for furniture intended for daily use, compared with more delicate materials that may become dull or deteriorate over time.
From marble to concrete: materials for tabletops
Surfaces for contemporary tabletops offer extensive creative freedom, accommodating a wide variety of furniture design styles. The marble-look ceramic table creates atmospheres of timeless luxury, with veining reproduced on large slabs that enhances the graphic movement of the surface, from the shades of Bianco Lasa to the distinctive patterns of Calacatta and Statuario. For those seeking a more urban and contemporary aesthetic, concrete-look surfaces offer an understated material language that complements metal bases and minimalist furnishings.
Solid colours transform the tabletop into a striking chromatic element, from pure white to dark, graphic shades, while large formats make it possible to create continuous surfaces, minimising visible joints and highlighting the material's appearance. The possibility of choosing different finishes, from mirror-like gloss to textured matt, makes it possible to adjust the table's degree of formality according to the style of the interior.
Ceramic tables: versatility and durability
The ceramic table is naturally suited to a wide range of residential and contract settings. In the living room, the porcelain stoneware tabletop becomes a gathering place for meals, conversations and everyday moments, combining elegance with the long-term preservation of the surface's aesthetic qualities. In contract, hospitality and retail environments, tables with ceramic tops offer performance suited to continuous use, together with the refined aesthetics required in high-end hospitality.
The extendable ceramic table is one of the most versatile applications: using porcelain stoneware for the tabletop makes it possible to combine functionality, durability and aesthetics across different configurations. The material's ease of cleaning also makes every tabletop ideal for daily use, as food and drink stains can be removed with water and a neutral detergent, without periodic treatments or sealing.
Surfaces for connection: the table as a design project
Florim has developed a project dedicated to porcelain stoneware tables through the furniture design initiative Superfici d'incontro, which selects surfaces and solutions specifically conceived for creating designer tables where ceramic materials meet furniture design. The large, thin FLORIM stone slabs make it possible to create generously sized tabletops with reduced thicknesses, resulting in elegant, lightweight proportions that enhance the relationship between the tabletop and its base.
The material's versatility makes it possible to coordinate the tabletop with other elements of the home: the same marble or concrete look can be extended to kitchen worktops, bathroom furniture, shelves and furnishing accessories, creating a coherent material scheme that runs throughout the home with a recognisable identity and character.
Florim collections for tables
Florim offers surfaces for tables through its FLORIM stone collections, featuring large, thin slabs designed for horizontal and furnishing applications. From the Cement range to the pure colours of Color, from the marble veining of Calacatta and Statuario to the warm tones of Mahal and Tundra, each stylistic family offers surfaces designed to combine resistance to everyday use with elegance. Whether a project calls for the formality of marble in a prestigious dining room, the rigour of concrete for a contract table or the purity of white in a minimalist environment, every surface responds to a specific design vision. Explore Florim's table collections and find the surface that best expresses your design vision.